Soul Sessions Jackson

Kaegan Sparks, the new curator at the Mississippi Museum of Art, talks to us about the significance of their latest exhibition - the final stop on a multi-state tour that focuses on the landscapes of an artist that everyone knows - Pablo Picasso.

On this episode, we talk with Chief Anu Amen-Ra – the Sartorial Tobacconist and Season 4 host of Dirty Napkins – to learn how one man shares his family legacy while finding a career in doing something he truly loves.

Eudora's Mississippi Brasserie operating partner, Tyler Alford, explores the origins of his unapologetically fine dining establishment and gives us a background on where he's been and the experience he's bringing to the City with Soul's culinary landscape. https://eudoras.com/ Transcript: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-tyler-alford-eudoras

The Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival, celebrating 50 years since its inception in 1973, is set to take place at Jackson State University. The festival was originally organized by poet Margaret Walker and brought together 30 leading black female authors. The event aimed to celebrate Black women writers and pay homage to Wheatley, the first Black woman to publish a book of poetry in the United State...

Today on our show, Dr. Clay Hays, President of Jackson Heart Clinic and Vice Chair of the Jackson Heart Foundation was one of the people instrumental in bringing about the Museum Trail and pushing for its expansion, like this month's Waterworks Connector in the Waterworks Curve.

Today, we’re talking with Chris Goodwin, the special projects manager for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. He's the man behind History is Lunch and other fascinating programs. And, we've been planning this for so long that Chris has just added more to his plate.

Today, we've freshened up and episode - a conversation my colleague Yolanda Clay-Moore has a conversation with the 22nd head coach of the Jackson State University Tigers, TC Taylor. Coach Taylor talks about his lifelong preparation for the job and he recruits players and coaches for the team. And to say the coach understands the gravity of the big shoes he's filling, all that might be an understat...

Today we're talking WellsFest, the annual family-friendly, alcohol-free event, with food, kids' fun, and a full day of local music. Each year, a local organization benefits from this fundraiser. I'm talking to Robert Langford today, Executive Director of Operation Shoestring, this year's WellsFest charity.

Today on this special edition of the show, we talk to Andrea Patterson about the Mississippi Science Fest weekend, September 14 through 16.

Today, we're talking with Ryan Parker, a Jackson-based publicist and promoter for TV and film. After recently moving back home, Ryan is bringing movie screenings to local theaters like the Capri and is planning for even bigger adventures through his recently founded Mississippi Film Society.

Today, De Shannon Williams is one of the owners of Smokey's Meal on Wheels food truck, and she's an organizer of Food Truck Fridays, which have returned to Smith Park in downtown Jackson every first, third and fifth Friday.

Today on Soul Sessions, Mississippi Book Festival Director Ellen Daniels talks about the shape of the 2023 festival, her favorite authors and why she says community plays a huge role in Mississippi's literacy lawn party.

Today on Soul Sessions, Jackson Music Awards founder Jesse Thompson shares with us his legacy - three award shows and even more to come, and he says he's ready to give it another 50 years. Yolanda Clay-Moore, who is also a pretty good singer herself, sits down with Jesse for this musical conversation about a very special weekend.

Today on Soul Sessions, we're talking with Chef Chaz Lindsay and General Manager Jonathan Webb of Pulito Osteria at the Belhaven Town Center.

Today on Soul Sessions, Stephen Brown, aka 5th Child, talks making music in Jackson, and how a pandemic eyesore has turned into a mission in his North Jackson neighborhood. Donate: https://cffms.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2519 Latest Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/6YuhFcZNBRU1PzBw2ReP0H?si=Im3a7VL2T7eb-w3YDvWYTQ Transcript: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-st...

Today on Soul Sessions, we'll revisit a conversation I had last summer with Two Mississippi Museums director Pamela D.C. Junior to learn more of about the significance of Juneteenth - plus get a glimpse of what's in store in Jackson for this year's holiday weekend.

Today on Soul Sessions, we hear from USAIBC Executive Director, Mona Nicholas, who's joining us to talk about the two-week ballet competition, held here every four years in the City With Soul.

Today on Soul Sessions, it's two-for-one. We'll start by taking a look back at the days leading up to the opening of District Donuts + Sliders + Brew at the Belhaven Town Center. Our second guest, Andy Hilton - a Belhaven resident, talked to us about a pandemic project that is a real benefit to outdoor enthusiasts.

Today on Soul Sessions, we're talking to Tori Rice, the organizer for the Mississippi Makers Fest, their second annual all-day event putting Mississippi on full display. Mississippi has such a rich history of artists, storytellers and musicians, and who better to showcase those cultural treasures than the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Today on Soul Sessions, we visit with the founder of the Bean Path, applied science manager for Amazon artificial intelligence, and founder of the Jxn Tech District, tech evangelist, Dr. Nashlie Sephus.

Yolanda Clay-Moore has a conversation with the 22nd head coach of the Jackson State University Tigers, TC Taylor. Coach Taylor talks about his lifelong preparation for this job and gives us a look at April 15th's Blue and White spring game at the Vet.

Today on Soul Sessions, we're taking you to Belhaven Town Center and one of the most unique retailers this city has ever seen. Emily Pote's Beans & Bananas - named that because of two of her kids' nicknames - is eclectic and wide-ranging in its offerings.

Today on Soul Sessions, we chat with president of the Beth Israel Congregation and Co-Chair of Jewish Cinema Mississippi, Abram Orlansky. https://jewishcinemamississippi.com/ http://bethisraelms.org https://caprimovies.com/ TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-abram-orlansky/

Mississippi Humanities Council Communications Director Kam Ridley is our guest. She has news about grant money that's up for grabs, and a look at their efforts to honor Black History Month. https://mshumanities.org TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-kam-ridley

It's been almost 60 years since civil rights leader Medgar Evers was gunned down in his Jackson driveway. Today, I'm talking with the superintendent of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Keena Graham. She has a powerful way of looking at what history can teach us. And, showing that working together really does work. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/staff-spotlight-keena-graham.htm...